Which of the Following Is True of Hegemonic Masculinity

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of hegemonic masculinity?

• A) It is the combination of traits/attributes found in powerful men like CEOs and football stars.
• B) It is an impossible ideal that functions to justify and naturalize gender inequality.
• C) By approximating it, men will feel comfortable in their masculinity.
• D) Men who are automatically excluded from the top of the masculine hierarchy (by virtue of their race, class, immigration status, or some other disadvantage) automatically reject it.

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Definitions:

General Partnership

A business arrangement where two or more individuals agree to share in all assets, profits, and financial and legal liabilities of a jointly-owned business.

Corporation

A legal entity created by individuals, stockholders, or shareholders, with the purpose of operating for profit. Corporations can enter contracts, sue and be sued, and pay taxes apart from their owners.

Secondary Market

The marketplace where investors buy and sell securities they already own, as opposed to the primary market where securities are first issued.

Private Placement

The sale of securities directly to institutional investors or individuals, bypassing the public markets.